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Setting: When does this chapter happen? What historical events happen in the chapter?
This chapter happens in 1967, September, November and December. The historical event that happened in this chapter was that they were learning about Fundamentals of Industry and Agriculture because Chariman Mao's instruction was to "combine education with practical experience".

Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
In this chapter she goes to Xin-zha Junior High School for the first time and she finds out that her new classmates in her class are nice. Her home room teacher was teacher Zhang Qin.Teacher Zhang teaches English class, and they all will be studying Political Study, reading Central Committee documents and Chairman Mao's works. One day Ji-li forgets her Precious Red Book, she get really worried when Teacher Zhang asks everyone to get their Precious Red Books. But her class mate Sun Lin-lin helps her. Teacher Zhang tells Ji-li and Bai Shan good news that they could do the blackboard newspaper with school propaganda group.

Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters and Chairman Mao?
One new thing I learned about Ji-li is that she has beautiful handwriting.
I learned that Chairman Mao's instruction was to "combine education with practical experience".


Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
I thing this chapter is important because in this chapter Ji-li starts her Junior High School, and they learn about Fundamentals of Industry and Agriculture because Chariman Mao's instruction. Also she makes new friends in this chapter.